Obituaries

May 30, 2021

Gail Lynn Armstrong, 65, of Oakland, MD passed away at her home surrounded by her family on May 30, 2021. She was born July 12, 1955, a daughter to the late Jerome Bernice and Betty Lou (Stearns) Taylor.

Mrs. Armstrong served in the United States Army. After her service, she obtained an associate’s degree in Psychology from...

May 26, 2021

Judy Gail (Tasker) Esenwein, age 59, of Swanton, passed away on Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family.  Born on December 23, 1961 in Oakland, MD, she was the daughter of the late Junior D. "Peach" and Beulah L. (Kifer) Tasker.

Judy was a graduate of Bruce High School, Class of 1979 and...

May 23, 2021

Patricia J. Filsinger, 90, of Deer Park, MD, passed away on Sunday, May 23, 2021, at the Dennett Road Manor in Oakland.

Pat was born December 31, 1930, in Deer Park, MD. She was the daughter of the late Philip Filsinger and Mary (Ruge) Filsinger. She was a graduate of Oakland High School, Class of 1948 and...

May 23, 2021

Wayne Allen "Wanker" Moyer, III, age 34, of Swanton, passed away on Sunday, May 23, 2021 at WVU Ruby Memorial Hospital.

Wayne loved fast cars, beautiful women and spending time with his son, Bryton.  In his spare time, Wayne enjoyed fixing things, listening to music and riding motorcycles.  Wayne was featured on the covers of the "Lab Coat Girl'' books...

May 21, 2021

Norma Lee Wilt, 85, of Oakland died on Friday, May 21, 2021, at her home. Born on April 26, 1936, in Morgantown, WV, she was the daughter of the late Theodore  and Delia (Upole) Reckart. Norma was a graduate of Southern High School. She worked for Garrett National Bank as head of bookkeeping and, later, worked in school cafeterias...

May 21, 2021

Robert William Carney Sr., 53, of Oakland, died Friday, May 21, 2021, in Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown, WV. He was born in Canton, Ohio, on Sept. 26, 1967, to James Carney and Patricia Rosa-Stewart. Bob was an Army Veteran of Desert Storm and exemplified life, love, and laughter.  We honor Bob by remembering him as an amazing person who...

May 19, 2021

Hester Catherine (Baker) Foley, age 101, of Oakland, passed away on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at Garrett Regional Medical Center.  Born on December 18, 1919 in Gortner, MD, she was the daughter of the late Jonathan Wilson and Nellie Blanche (Davis) Baker.

Hester was a graduate of Oakland High School, Class of 1938.  She worked at Custer's...

May 17, 2021

Sarah Kay Harvey, 69, of Oakland died on Monday, May 17, 2021, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Born on June 15, 1951, in Swanton, she was the daughter of the late Harry Clyde and Martha S. (Lee) Rodeheaver.

She had worked for 25 years at the Cuppett & Weeks Nursing Home in Oakland as...

May 16, 2021

George Oscar Savage, 83, of Huntingtown, MD passed away at Calvert Health Medical Center on May 16, 2021. Born on June 15, 1937, in Mc Henry, MD, a son to the late Ott and Flora Savage.

George was a graduate of Northern High School. He served in the United States Army. After his service, he married his...

May 15, 2021

Lowell Dean "Chuck" Sturm, 60, of Oakland died on Saturday, May 15, 2021, in the comfort of his home, following a brief, courageous battle with cancer. Born on January 24, 1961, in Bridgeport, WV, he was the son of Barbara Carolyn Sturm of Oakland and the late John E. Sturm on June 24, 2020.

Lowell was an...

May 15, 2021

Bruce Allen Tasker, age 64, of Barton, passed away on Saturday, May 15, 2021 at his residence.  Born on October 29, 1956, in Vindex, Maryland, he was the son of the late Leo Tasker and Mary Jane (Lipscomb) Beaver.

Bruce was a hardworking, loving husband and father.  In the eyes of his children, he was a superhero....

May 13, 2021

Matthew Alan McDowell, 58, of Davis, WV passed away on May 13, 2021 at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV. Born on May 3, 1963 in Elkins, WV; a son to Richard McDowell and Rebecca (Friend) McDowell.

Matt was a devoted husband and proud father. He had a natural technical ability that brought him to work in...

May 13, 2021

Mildred Florence (Killius) Perrine, age 95, of Mountain Lake Park, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 13, 2021 at Dennett Road Manor.  Born on March 19, 1926 in Loch Lynn Heights, she was the daughter of the late August W. and Florence M. (Compton) Killius.  She married George Thurman Perrine on November 30, 1945. The couple had five children....

May 11, 2021

Rita Joyce (Rogers) Harsh, age 87, departed this life from her farm home near Eglon, WV to meet her Creator she so desired to meet on Tuesday, May 11, 2021, after a struggle with essential tremors.  She was born on July 31, 1933 in Mineral County, a daughter to the late Otho and Edith Roger.

She is survived...

May 4, 2021

Jenelda Sue Cosner, age 74, of Elk Garden, passed away on Tuesday, May 4, 2021.  Born on July 13, 1946 in Shaw, WV, she was the daughter of the late Fred and Ada (Wolfe) Duckworth.

Jenelda's life focus was on her family.  She was a homemaker who loved spending time  with her loved ones in person or...

May 3, 2021

Margaret W. Sanders, age 97, of Oakland, died on Monday, May 3, 2021.  Born on January 24, 1924 in Kempton, WV, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Ella Wotring.  She was proceeded in death by her husband Forrest L. Sanders in 2005; a great grandson, Walker Van Hauser on March 29, 2007; and seven brothers and...

Apr 30, 2021

Leslie N. "Les" "Freddie" Smith, 83, of Oakland passed away on April 30, 2021 at his home. Born on April 4, 1938, in Charleston, WV, he was the son of the late Cecil and Fannie (McBride) Smith. Les will be remembered as a person who loved others and never knew a stranger. In addition to loving his family and...

Apr 29, 2021

Michael Shaun Cosner, age 43, of Gormania, passed away on Thursday, April 29, 2021.  Born on January 5, 1978 in Cumberland, MD, he was the son of Larry and Teresha (Brown) Cosner.

Michael was a graduate of Union High School, Class of 1996.  He was most recently employed in Oakland at Rigidply Rafters.  He loved sports and...

Apr 29, 2021

Patricia Jean Swecker “Pat” Tice

April 1, 1935 – April 29, 2021

Pat was born in Windel, WV to Meda and William Swecker, Grew up in the Tygart Valley, WV with two sisters, Helen Krebs and Peg Delaney and one brother, Philip. Her life in the country taught her hard work and determination. She is...

Apr 28, 2021

TOGETHER AGAIN

Betty Eloise (Shank) O’Brien, age 98, of Swanton, passed away on Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family.  Born on September 17, 1922 in Cumberland, MD, she was the daughter of Samuel Robert and Bessie Beulah (Steiding) Shank.

Betty graduated from Fort Hill High School, Class of 1941.  She...